Is this a nanny red flag?

[Anonymous]

We interviewed with a nanny, we told her that she was wonderful and then we had a test day with the kids. They loved her and she really clicked with them. We then interviewed another woman, who lived about 10 minutes closer to our house. We called the first woman and told her that we were going in another direction. Well anyway, 4 days later the "closer nanny" pulled out and decided not to accept the offer. Anyway, we called the first candidate back and told her that we wanted to hire her. She told us that he rate would now be increased. Is that fair or is it a red flag?

[Anonymous]

I think that's absolutely fair. she knows she's in demand and she's raising her prices. you were the one that put yourself in this position

[Anonymous]

Supply and demand. You need her, you want her...you pay.

[Anonymous]

I don't think the nanny is a red flag but you definitely are. I'd raise my prices too (actually I wouldn't accept since I never want to be a second choice.) she'll probably save the difference to have on hand for the next time you flake.

[Anonymous]

maybe she realized she wants to charge higher? is interviewing now w/ families who pay more? who knows.

[Anonymous]

MB here.

I think the nanny saw lots of red flags in you OP. You liked her, thought she was great, and then let her go because you found someone better.

When the "someone better" option pulled out you went back to the person you rejected.

That doesn't look or feel good to a prospective employee OP.

You've made it very clear she was "second best" to you. Not a great way to start.

If you pay her higher rate that might let you reset the relationship but you're starting off on a very bad foot IMO.

[Anonymous]

I would keep looking

[Anonymous]

I would just apologize, give her a bit more OR just start over. The last thing you want to do is start out on the wrong foot!!! And these things happen, she has to understand.

[Anonymous]

As a nanny I won't even accept the position .

[Anonymous]

She's smart and you aren't. Did you want a smart nanny or a dumb one?

[Anonymous]

Looool I am glad everyone is putting you in your place?. Don't mess with peoples Time honey.

[Anonymous]

It's not a red flag but I wouldn't pay a higher rate. I'd just keep looking.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think that's absolutely fair. she knows she's in demand and she's raising her prices. you were the one that put yourself in this position

thank you!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think that's absolutely fair. she knows she's in demand and she's raising her prices. you were the one that put yourself in this position

thank you!

I agree hundred percent I will suggest you need to take time to take what exactly you doing there is fair there is unfair in life My Dear ! Good luck with your search

[Anonymous]

Her starting rate was going to be $16/hr for a toddler and a school aged kid. Now she is requesting $18.